PAZGRR7315 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 19 hours ago, Rayman4449 said: More from Cliff Simmons Seeing this picture reminded me of when Steamtown was relocating from Bellows Falls Vermont to Scranton Pennsylvania USA and a couple of us volunteers from the local chapter of the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley NRHS drove up to Vermont in a snowstorm in 2 rental trucks to pickup wheelsets for the Canadian Pacific 2317; ended up sleeping on tables in the depot in the cold--could not get the wheelsets in the trucks with the small forklift and ended up filling both trucks with odds and ends and returning to Scranton! Bummer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Great pictures. Seem to give a better idea of how BIG that thing is and what a job it is to restore it. Hope he continues to send them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Two photos by Robert Plummer with Hulcher Services out of Denver, CO (who provided the lifting equipment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 http://cs.trains.com/trn/b/staff/archive/2017/03/10/winter-winds-are-howling-on-sherman-hill-but-in-cheyenne-crews-are-working-on-big-boy-no-4014.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 4014 Photo credit: Unknown (From Social media) Firebox Grates: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Steam Update(03/16/17): No. 844 Readies for 2017 Excursions http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/steam-update-3-14-2017.htm - Includes video Steam Update: No. 844 Readies for 2017 Excursions The massive overhaul of locomotive No. 4014, left, continues, while No. 844, center, prepares for its spring and summer excursions. The scream of its whistle and the vibrations felt as it chugs down the tracks are unmistakable. This year, Union Pacific’s “Living Legend” steam locomotive No. 844 will return to the rails for three excursions. No. 844’s first trip, following a break-in run in the Cheyenne-Colorado area, will take the locomotive through Wyoming, Idaho and Utah beginning April 18. Several stops are scheduled throughout the 11-day roundtrip. A detailed schedule, including locations and display times, as well as route map and a GPS monitor is available on UPsteam.com. Subscribe to Inside Track The Steam Team also will travel with No. 844 to Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2017 College World Series in June and Cheyenne Frontier Days in July. “We’re excited to get the locomotive back out and showcase it,” said Ed Dickens, senior manager-Heritage Operations. “It’s always a highlight seeing the public’s reaction and hearing their stories.” Recently, the team used liquid nitrogen to shrink a valve bushing for No. 844’s steam chest, the area directly above the large cylinders on both sides of the locomotive, housing the 12 inch diameter piston valves used to distribute high pressure steam to the pistons below. As the new bushing warmed to room temperature, it swelled, fitting precisely into position between the two components. “No. 844 has needed new valve rings for years,” said Dickens. “We’ve had to prioritize and fit that work into the overall plan to keep the locomotive in top shape and on the road.” Garland Baker, machinist, machines a valve bushing for No. 844's valve chest on the shop's VTL machine. In the midst of planning No. 844’s ongoing maintenance needs and operating plan, work continues on restoration of the Big Boy, locomotive No. 4014. The difference between the two locomotives is size – Big Boy is the world’s largest steam locomotive – and the number of heavy components the UP Steam Team is busy cleaning and rebuilding is astounding. Big Boy's Massive "To Do" List Senior Manager - Heritage Operations Ed Dickens discusses the scope of work necessary to rebuild No. 4014. Each day in the Steam Shop is carefully orchestrated with team members working on many different components simultaneously. While one team works on the new boiler, another is cleaning and rebuilding numerous parts. “It’s been six decades since the Cheyenne Steam shop has worked on a Big Boy locomotive,” said Dickens. “Each day brings a new, but rewarding challenge as we work to bring No. 4014 back to life.” Don Crerar, welder, works inside the Big Boy's boiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 New number plate for the 4014 on display at the Cheyenne shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Old turbine tender waiting for rebuild to join the other three tenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Wow. I didn't know how many, if any of those tenders survived. I wonder if MTH will make some in G to go with their engines? They did make some versions in O scale. How cool would it be to own that real number plate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 May 2017 Steam update: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 The 4014 drivers are at Strasburg Railroad being worked on: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Good video from the latest open house 2017: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 UP Steam Shop tour schedule: https://www.cheyenne.org/listing/union-pacific-steam-shop-tours/1223/ Take advantage of this rare opportunity, available only in Cheyenne! Now is your chance to visit the Union Pacific Steam Shop where Big Boy #4014 is undergoing restoration to operating condition, with the goal of running the rails once again! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. You'll receive: Tour of UP steam shop Trolley transport to steam shop Admission to Cheyenne Depot Museum $20/person. 12:30pm. Tours begin at the Cheyenne Depot Museum. Must wear sensible closed-toe shoes. Hard hats will be provided. Liability forms must be signed before touring. 2017 - Fridays Aug 18 & 25 Sep 15 & 29 Oct 13 & 27 Nov 10 & 17 Note: Union Pacific does not charge for the tour. The fee goes to the Cheyenne Street Railway and Cheyenne Depot Museum. Phone 307-778-3133 for tickets or email info@cheyenne.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Latest update: see the link and video. http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/steam-update-08-25-2017.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Big job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Video of 4014 pull at 25mph sped up 3 times to give an idea of what it would look like running at 75mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I can only wonder what that would feel like if it passed by close up at that speed? WOW. When that thing comes to life, I wonder just how many of us will make the trek to see her? I hope someday I will get the chance to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have a ticket to the tour. Wife's mother still lives there, so takes the pain out of the visit! We both graduated from high school there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Photos of the original 4000 Big Boy at ALCO: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 Latest update for 1/3/18: https://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/steam-update-01-03-2018.htm Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Nice work! Wonder why he felt the need to change the exhaust nozzle design? The UP used a modified Pepperbox design but they're going to try the PRR design. Time will tell if the thing will draft properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Latest 4014 restoration update: (Interesting note that while they are making certain new parts for the 4014, they are also having duplicates made for the 844 and 3985) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Steam shop tour from 10/20/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Latest update (writeup on website and also video below): https://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/steam-update-03-22-2018.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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